FatwaNegeri SembilanInheritance, Wills & Gifts
Wang peninggalan si mati
How should money a late mother gave to her son, partly for grandchildren and partly for her funeral, be handled after her death?
Short answer
The 1K meant for the grandchildren should be given to them as the late mother instructed.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Inheritance, Wills & Gifts
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 1K meant for the grandchildren should be given to them as the late mother instructed. The unused 5K must be discussed with the other heirs. If the heirs cannot reach agreement, the distribution and implementation must follow the faraid system. The answer also explains the differences between wasiat (bequest), faraid and hibah (gift).
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Berhubung persoalan di atas, 1K hendaklah diberi kepada cucu-cucunya sebagaimana pesanan arwah ibu.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Wang peninggalan si mati”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/wang-peninggalan-si-mati/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/money-left-by-deceased-bequest-faraid/